Need some Soothing.... try LAVENDER!! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Shelby&Seymour · 03-22-2008, 11:06 AM

I took Shelby to Physical therapy today and before we started, the therapist asked if I would mind if she put a little lavender on top of Shelby's head. I said that it would be fine, so she put a TINY amount between her fingers and rubbed her fingers together and then rubbed the top of Shelby's head. She said that it was for "soothing". I guess there has been studies done and it DOES work. She also suggested that it was great when your dog needed a little "calming" for a car ride, too.
I have some lavender after bath spray that I purchased at Petsmart..... I will be using it for more than just a "good smelling dog" from now on!!!

Louiebug · 03-22-2008, 11:59 AM

I never thought about that before. I knew that it could be calming to people but I never thought to try it on Louie! That is a great idea, thanks for sharing.

eaglez28 · 03-22-2008, 12:31 PM

I never thought of that either.
I have 2 that get nervous in the car & vomit just about every time.
Do you think Lavender would do the trick?
I don't like using drugs unless it is absolutely neccesary

Shelby&Seymour · 03-22-2008, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

I never thought of that either.
I have 2 that get nervous in the car & vomit just about every time.
Do you think Lavender would do the trick?
I don't like using drugs unless it is absolutely neccesary

I think that it is worth a try!!!! I purchased some lavender spray ( I think it was Pet Spa... but not sure) at Petsmart a few months ago.... because I liked the smell...( I have only used it "after bath")..... I am going to give it a try to see how IT works when we go away and also before we have guests at our house (they get so excited when we have company!!!). The therapist used actual lavender OIL today. (and a VERY small amount)

eaglez28 · 03-22-2008, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

I think that it is worth a try!!!! I purchased some lavender spray ( I think it was Pet Spa... but not sure) at Petsmart a few months ago.... because I liked the smell...( I have only used it "after bath")..... I am going to give it a try to see how IT works when we go away and also before we have guests at our house (they get so excited when we have company!!!). The therapist used actual lavender OIL today. (and a VERY small amount)

I will try it out
thanks, kim

FL Tink · 03-22-2008, 01:22 PM

I bathe Bella in Cain and Able's Lavender and Eucalyptus shampoo! Maybe that is why she doesnt shake and get stressed out!

yorkie mom-3 · 03-22-2008, 03:55 PM

Lavender does work. I have a very small bottle of pure oil and put just a very small amount in the nostrils of my horses if it's needed to calm them down. I get results.

03-22-2008, 11:06 AM	#1
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Need some Soothing.... try LAVENDER!! I took Shelby to Physical therapy today and before we started, the therapist asked if I would mind if she put a little lavender on top of Shelby's head. I said that it would be fine, so she put a TINY amount between her fingers and rubbed her fingers together and then rubbed the top of Shelby's head. She said that it was for "soothing". I guess there has been studies done and it DOES work. She also suggested that it was great when your dog needed a little "calming" for a car ride, too. I have some lavender after bath spray that I purchased at Petsmart..... I will be using it for more than just a "good smelling dog" from now on!!! __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

03-22-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
Louiebug YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ruston, Louisiana Posts: 518	I never thought about that before. I knew that it could be calming to people but I never thought to try it on Louie! That is a great idea, thanks for sharing. __________________ -Louie and Amanda

03-22-2008, 12:31 PM	#3
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	I never thought of that either. I have 2 that get nervous in the car & vomit just about every time. Do you think Lavender would do the trick? I don't like using drugs unless it is absolutely neccesary __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies Last edited by eaglez28; 03-22-2008 at 12:32 PM.

03-22-2008, 01:22 PM	#6
FL Tink No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 4,953	I bathe Bella in Cain and Able's Lavender and Eucalyptus shampoo! Maybe that is why she doesnt shake and get stressed out!

03-22-2008, 03:55 PM	#7
yorkie mom-3 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 616	Lavender does work. I have a very small bottle of pure oil and put just a very small amount in the nostrils of my horses if it's needed to calm them down. I get results.